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Answer for the clue "A compound that can be converted to a pigment ", 9 letters:
chromogen

Word definitions for chromogen in dictionaries

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a compound that can be converted to a pigment

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Chromogen \Chro"mo*gen\, [Gr. ? color + -gen.] (Biol.) Vegetable coloring matter other than green; chromule. (Chem.) Any colored compound, supposed to contain one or more chromophores.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context chemistry English) Any substance that lacks colour, but can be converted into a pigment or dye. 2 (context biology English) A strongly pigmented organelle or organism.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Chromogen is a substance which can be readily converted into dye or other coloured compound. In other words, it can also be defined as any substance found in organic fluids that forms colour when oxidized . The presence of the entire three produces intense ...